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SF03 FCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,130 mi
Last recorded119,130 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FCD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,129 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop damaged.

Offside Rear shocker bump stop damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop damaged.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shocker bump stop damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,776 miles

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,776 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,172 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,789 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,416 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriating

Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,209 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,423 miles

nearside rear door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,547 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,547 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion started on rear silencer

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,488 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,379 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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SF03 FCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 FCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF03 FCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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